Cancer
05 Jul 2006
Constipation and Cancer
constipation, cancer, gastrointesinal symptom
Children's health
27 Jun 2006
Baby Girls Born to Mothers Burdened by Stress May be at Increased Risk of Fibromyalgia
Stressful or traumatic events experienced during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the foetus, yet these effects may not become apparent until many years later, according to a study suggesting that girls born of such pregnancies may be at greater risk for developing a painful muscle condition called fibromyalgia as…
Anatomy
27 Jun 2006
Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy
The respiratory system includes the nose, lungs and pipe-like organs which connect them enable breathing and removal of waste products like carbon dioxide.
Anatomy
26 Jun 2006
Cardiovascular system (heart) anatomy
The human cardiovascular system is made up of the heart, the blood it pumps, and the blood vessels, veins and arteries, through which the blood…
Anatomy
26 Jun 2006
Endocrine system
The endocrine system includes the pituitary, thyroid, pancreas, adrenal and other glands. These glands produce hormones.
Cancer
21 Jun 2006
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea is a common digestive disorder that virtually all people will suffer at some stage during their lives. The definition of diarrhoea varies but it…
Cancer
13 Jun 2006
Transition to new PBS-listed DUROGESIC D-Trans Matrix formulation
From 1 April 2006 a new Durogesic (fentanyl transdermal patches) D-Trans Matrix patch formulation will be available on the PBS, under the current listing, for the management of chronic cancer pain. This new Durogesic D-Trans Matrix formulation will be listed alongside the original reservoir patches and provide the full dosage…
Children's health
12 Jun 2006
Wireless Capsule Enteroscopy (Capsule Endoscopy; Pill Cam)
Wireless capsule enteroscopy (capsule endoscopy) is an imaging method. A pill-sized camera is swallowed, allowing the gastrointestinal organs to be viewed.
Cancer
10 Jun 2006
Most common health concerns for the female Australian population
Centre for women's health and fitness care information Australia, Woman's sexual health care,